HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2009-113 N.C.S. 07/20/2009Resolution No. 2009-113 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH METROPOLITAN PLANNING
GROUP, INC. TO PROVIDE CURRENT PLANNING SERVICES
WHEREAS, in September 2008 and April 2009, due to budget constraints, the City
Council approved actions eliminating a total of 17 positions in the Community Development
Department; and,
WHEREAS, alternatives for providing current planning services following those staffing
reductions have been examined, including contracting those activities in their entirely to a private
firm; and,
WHEREAS, on May 2009 staff distributed a Request for Proposals for Planning
Services to potentially interested firms and posted the RFP on the City's website; and,
WHEREAS, twelve responses were received by the stated deadline; and,
WHEREAS, after evaluating the proposals, interviewing three of the firms, and
conducting reference checks on the firm of choice, staff believes the Metropolitan Planning
Group, Inc.'s proposal best meets the City's needs for services on a cost -recovery basis.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Petaluma City Council hereby
approves and authorizes the City Manager to execute on behalf of the City of Petaluma a
Professional Services Agreement with Metropolitan Planning Group, Inc. effective July 21,
2009.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the App e as o
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 20°i day olIJuly, 2009. f r
by the following vote:
City Att ney
AYES: Vice Mayor Barrett, Glass, Harris, Healy, Ren6c, Mayor Torliatt
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Rabbitt
ABSTAIN:
None
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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